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Illinois
The Prairie State
IL
Capital
Springfield
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
State Flower
Violet
Motto
"State Sovereignty, National Union"
Culture & Character
Chicago deep-dish culture, Lincoln heritage, blues and jazz scene, and Midwestern work ethic.
🍽 Local Flavor
Deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and Garrett popcorn.
Must-See Landmarks
- 1Willis Tower
- 2Navy Pier
- 3Lincoln Presidential Library
- 4Starved Rock State Park